Target Muscle

    Upper Back

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Advanced

    Category

    Mobility

    Skin the Cat

    Skin the cat is a gymnastic movement performed on a bar, where you hang, lift your legs over your head, rotate your body through your arms, and then return to the starting position. It requires significant upper body and core strength, as well as shoulder mobility and coordination.

    Also Works

    ShouldersCore

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Start by hanging from a bar with your arms fully extended and your body relaxed.

    2. 2

      Engage your core and lift your legs up, bringing your knees towards your chest.

    3. 3

      Continue to lift your legs up and over your head, allowing your body to pass through the arms.

    4. 4

      Once your legs are fully extended over your head, begin to lower them back down towards the starting position.

    5. 5

      As you lower your legs, allow your body to pass back through the arms until you are hanging with your arms fully extended again.

    6. 6

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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